Black History Month Celebration

In February, the Chapter was a Florida Black Expo partner. Several Moms enjoyed the Taste of Black Jacksonville which is the Black Expo’s fierce competition of the best local chefs, caterers, and restaurants featuring their most prized and desired dishes followed by a concert with Grammy Award winning Kenny Lattimore.

The evening began with appetizers at the only black owned restaurant on the square, Browns Kitchen. The teens then visited The Georgian Gallery to view authentic game worn sports memorabilia from the Jock Michael Smith Collection.

Jock Smith was a prominent African American attorney and civil rights activist. He amassed over 10,000 items, and has the largest privately owned collection of African American sports memorabilia in the United States. More than 40 items from his collection are housed at the National Museum of African American History in Washington, D.C.

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In the month of February, the Nashville Chapter mothers hosted exciting grade group activities focused on history, culture, service and civics.

The Dreamers grade group, composed of preschoolers and Kindergartners, learned all about #BlackExcellence in their own backyard. Each Dreamer chose a Black History landmark in Nashville, took a picture by the landmark and took the stage to present to the group some fun facts about the Black History landmark It was l i i i i li l J k d Jill d h

The Achievers grade group, composed of 4th and 5th graders, learned about Black History by learning their own family history. Supplied with family pictures, diagrams and craft supplies, the Achievers made stunning boards describing in both visual and written form their ancestral lineage How powerful it is to remember the history in one ’ s own family!

Black History Month is a time to remember the greatness of our ancestors both far and near and in our own family. Kudos to the Nashville Chapter moms for hosting such impactful and engaging activities for our amazing Jacks and Jills!